Raghav Chadha Appointed Chairman of Rajya Sabha Committee on Petitions

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has been appointed as the Chairman of the Committee on Petitions of the Rajya Sabha following the reconstitution of the parliamentary panel by Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan. The committee plays an important role in examining petitions submitted by citizens regarding public grievances, legislative matters, and policy concerns.

About the Committee on Petitions

The Committee on Petitions is a parliamentary committee of the Rajya Sabha that examines petitions presented or submitted by citizens on matters connected with Bills, pending legislation, and issues of public interest. The committee studies the petitions in detail and submits recommendations to the House for further action. It acts as an important link between citizens and Parliament by enabling public participation in governance and law-making.

Key Highlights

The committee consists of 10 members from different political parties.

The committee examines public petitions related to governance and legislation.

About Raghav Chadha

Raghav Chadha is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Punjab.

He is a Chartered Accountant by profession and has previously served as:

Vice Chairman of Delhi Jal Board

MLA from Rajinder Nagar constituency in Delhi

Member of various parliamentary committees.

Additional Key Facts

Parliamentary committees help Parliament function efficiently by examining specific subjects in detail.

There are two main types of parliamentary committees in India:

Standing Committees

Ad Hoc Committees

The Committee on Petitions is categorized as a Standing Committee of Parliament.

Parliamentary committees submit reports and recommendations to the House but do not pass laws themselves.

Rajya Sabha is also known as the “Council of States”.

The Vice President of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.

Important Fact:

Rajya Sabha Maximum Strength: 250 members

Current Constitutional Provision for Rajya Sabha: Article 80

Presiding Officer of Rajya Sabha: Vice President of India

First Chairman of Rajya Sabha: Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

Parliament of India consists of:

President

Lok Sabha

Rajya Sabha